The Innovation Showcase provides information and tools to replicate innovative projects in other communities and is an excellent opportunity for Innovators at the local level to reach a broader audience, network with like-minded thought leaders and gain national recognition.
“A big win for innovators, is recognition of the work they do in the trenches of our industry,” said Executive Producer, Larry R. Evans. “The Urban Animal Foundation supports the replication of these projects with specific funding, and the Urban Animal Program confers a ‘Mentorship’ on the top four innovators. This program adds confidence, self esteem and career enhancements for those involved.”
Each innovator is allotted 20 minutes to present their Innovation to Conference delegates at the upcoming Regional Conferences:
- April 22 - Toronto (Showcase spaces FULL)
- April 24 - Halifax
- April 28 - Calgary
- April 30 - Vancouver
Delegates of each Conference elect two projects to advance to the International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies in Lake Louise. In October, these eight finalists vie to be chosen as the 2014 Innovator of the Year. The top four innovators at the Summit have a chance to move forward to the replication round of the 2015 Regional Conferences.
The Urban Animal Foundation provides each 2014/2015 Innovator (Certain rules apply) with:
- Conference Round - 2 Regional Conference Subscriptions ($250 value)
- Summit Round (if selected) – Innovator Scholarship ($2,000 value) for first presenter and ($1,450 value) for a second presenter.
- Replication Round (if selected) – Accommodation and travel on Regional Conference Tour
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